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JW Home Improvement
4.4(
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We were very pleased with the quality of work delivered on our project to repair our indoor stair railing. Over a period of two decades our cat had used the railing posts as a scratching post. We were concerned that the repair might not be esthetically pleasing without a full replacement. We were delighted that a pleasing and economical solution was delivered for this project in the promised timeframe. The assigned worker communicated well, offered options and delivered beyond our expectations."
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Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Louise August
4.8(
277
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful craftsmanship and attention to detail to replace original wood trim and repair stucco on a circa 1930 home. Attentive and professional customer service. I would recommend them without hesitation."
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+25

Response time1 day
212 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
315
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Mendez crew did a great job painting my exterior wood siding! Mr. Mendez was very responsive to all communications, offered a competitive price, and was a pleasure to work with. Will definitely use them again!"
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+83

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Handyman At Your Command
4.6(
1,155
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesús and Fernando did a great job of making my rusty stair railings look good again after they were sanded and painted. They also fixed the screen door that always got stuck in hot weather. As a bonus, I got my mailbox painted as well! Very satisfied."
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Clinton Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+24

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Sino-American General Contracting
4.8(
187
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did, excellent, detailed work. What was important was the time they spent reviewing the original design provided by the architect and identifying the mistakes. In addition to the stairs they did extensive repairs to the back decks. Moreover, they added a new deck to the top floor. The workers are rigorously trained and well organized. They always finish ahead of time,"
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+3

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Home Improvement LLC
4.4(
193
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an excellent experience working with Jose and his team on a number of home improvement / repair projects: sink / vanity installation, toilet installation, faucet installation. He was responsive and respectful throughout the whole process and helped provide me with a number of different options to address various issues that came up along the way. His team was professional on the job and and did excellent work on the project. I’d highly recommend his company for home improvement solutions"
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+20

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Marks-Woods Construction Services, LLC
4.8(
166
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marks-Woods Construction just finished a multi-part project on our home including a full kitchen remodel, adding a full bath and storage area to our basement, a mudroom addition and a portico. The design process at the beginning helped to expand on our initial ideas and Danielle was great at offering suggestions that we never would have thought of. This step saved us time and helped us avoid regrets we would have had without having Danielle's expertise. Greg did a nice job working though the architectural details and permitting. Our project manager was Drew and he was great to work with throughout the entire process. We had an issue with our backslash and he worked with the supplier to replace it with something more in line with our expectations. Despite a variety of projects, we had a consistent crew with dependable, courteous workers who always created a great end product and kept work areas clean. We wouldn't hesitate to use them again for future renovations."
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McLean House Remodel
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McLean House Remodel
McLean House Remodel

+34

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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All Pro Exteriors
4.6(
62
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

"He's awesome.  He's really good attention to details.  When we asked him a question like if I want something done and he said he won't do it; he explains it to you why.  He's just going to do what I ask him to do because he's going to make more money.  He's only going to do it when it's safe and if it makes sense.  They're all very courteous, very clean and there are no bad things on the job or anything like that.  They're very professional.  He's a little bit higher than anybody else but gives more attention than anybody else.  You're paying for what you get. "
Recommended by94%of homeowners
RM Home Repair
5.0(
21
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ronnie came out the next day after we contacted him and fixed the pipe. He made other repairs to ensure that nothing leaked on the roof. He found some things that the furnace contractor had not done well and he fixed those while he was on the roof. Ronnie was very knowledgeable, professional and responded quickly to our need.
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Reliable Home Improvement & Plumbing LLC
4.5(
343
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They were responsive, courteous and professional. I would not hesitate to hire again, refer to friends and family. It is difficult to find contractors that you feel confident with in regards to price, quality of workmanship and timeliness. These guys scored an A on all of them. Will have them back to perform more work in the very near future. GREAT GUYS!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Washington DC, DC

Hiring a pro to refinish wooden stairs means labor makes up 20% to 30% of your total budget. That price covers sanding, staining, and sealing each step. In most cases, a certified refinisher can tackle a 10-step staircase in about two hours, then apply stain and sealant for a durable, eye-catching finish that stands up to daily traffic.

A pro can sand a standard 10-step staircase in roughly two hours, then needs another four to six hours for each coat of stain and sealant to dry. DIYers should budget up to a week for sanding, staining, and sealing in stages. With a crew on site, the bulk of the work is completed in a single day, minimizing disruptions while still achieving a high-quality finish.

It’s possible to refinish stairs without full-scale sanding by using chemical strippers, power buffers, or simply layering a fresh finish over the existing coat. Chemical strippers break down old stains and sealants, while buffers quickly shave off surface material. Even so, a quick hand-sand with fine-grit paper helps the new finish bond properly and look smooth. As always, suit up in protective gear and follow product directions to keep your wood—and yourself—safe.

For most stair projects, you’ll want two sandpaper grits. Begin with 80- to 120-grit to strip the old finish and even out rough spots, then move to 150- to 220-grit for a smooth, ready-for-stain surface. A power sander speeds up the coarse pass, but switches to hand sanding with the fine grit in corners and along edges to keep abrasion even and give stain or sealer something to grab onto.

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